OnlyFounders

Matt Lo & Anne Gillaspie
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What really happens when two founders hit record? Welcome to OnlyFounders, the unfiltered podcast where Anne Gillaspie and Matt Lo—two wildly different founders with wildly good chemistry—let you eavesdrop on the conversations that usually happen behind closed doors. From the brand therapist brain of Anne (Fix & Form) to the tech-obsessed mind of Matt (ChipBot), these are the deep dives, off-the-rails riffs, and philosophical rabbit holes that business owners crave but rarely get. Think of it as your morning coffee with two founders who aren’t afraid to disagree, throw a little shade, and get real about the humanity and science of building things that last. Business. Branding. Technology. Psychology. Strategy. Swearing. It’s all on the table. Grab your mug. You’re invited.

  1. 4일 전

    060: The Work-Life Boundary: Why Your Business Shouldn't Be Your Family

    Matt and Anne kick off this episode debating the merits of the "mental health day" versus the classic grit of powering through an illness. Anne shares her philosophy on working intuitively and trusting your energy to get tasks done faster , while Matt questions how that fluidity applies to the rigid demands of a startup. The conversation then takes a sharp turn into the realities of leadership and control. Matt passionately explains why he believes equal partnerships and co-CEOs are a recipe for a standstill , and why trying to run your company like a family can actually be a disservice to both your team and your bottom line. 🚨 Stuff You’ll Want to Remember: "I think that there is no separation between work and life. And I think work-life balance, you are the same person, whole person." — Anne "If everyone has equal equity, you don't have authority on paper. You can only persuade. You can never enforce." — Matt📡 Where to Find Us Anne → Fix & Form - LinkedIn Matt → ChipBot - LinkedIn

    33분
  2. 059: The Power of Constraints: Designing Joy, Navigating TV, and Reinventing Retail with Shannon Kaye

    6일 전

    059: The Power of Constraints: Designing Joy, Navigating TV, and Reinventing Retail with Shannon Kaye

    In this episode, Anne and Matt sit down with color specialist, artist, and former DIY Network TV host Shannon Kaye to explore her unconventional and highly creative career path. From starting as a decorative painter focused on making others' work shine to being unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight as a reality TV host, Shannon unpacks the hidden complexities of the design and television industries. She shares profound lessons on how tight constraints fuel creativity, why avoiding trends in favor of "personal joy" creates timeless appeal, and how she transitioned her artistic skills into a corporate role as a Color Marketing Manager. Through stories of painting stripes on 200 feet of molding to revolutionizing how a 75-year-old paint brand sells its color samples online, Shannon proves that genuine connection and an unyielding focus on the end-user are the ultimate drivers of brand success. 🚨 Stuff You’ll Want to Remember: "Well, I mean, that's the end goal of every business exchange, every sales journey, every brand strategy, right, is for the end user to make a confident decision." — Shannon"If you think about the genuine connection between you and the end user, then you're going to come up with something that not only identifies the need of that end user... but you're going to start to see more opportunity within that need." — Shannon📡 Where to Find Us  Shannon → Website - LinkedInAnne → Fix & Form - LinkedInMatt → ChipBot - LinkedIn

    1시간 13분
  3. 058: The "People-First" Playbook: Ben Whitehair on Creative Scaling and Acquisition

    2월 19일

    058: The "People-First" Playbook: Ben Whitehair on Creative Scaling and Acquisition

    In this episode, Matt and Anne welcome guest Ben Whitehair, a unique "actor-preneur" who has mastered the art of building businesses alongside a career in Hollywood. Ben shares the journey of his college-founded startup that saved students $30 million and discusses how his current role at the feminist nonprofit Calling All Crows utilizes the same "CEO mindset" required for creative success. The trio explores the counter-intuitive power of "intentional procrastination," the reality that 86% of jobs come from personal referrals, and Ben’s upcoming shift toward entrepreneurship through acquisition. Whether you are balancing a side hustle or leading a major organization, Ben’s insights on why the who always matters more than the what provide a powerful framework for sustainable growth. 🚨 Stuff You’ll Want to Remember: "The specific job or what our company was doing mattered almost not at all compared to who we were working with." — Ben"It's only procrastination if you actually don't fulfill your goal... if you did finish, the idea of procrastination never existed." — Matt📡 Where to Find Us Anne → Fix & Form - LinkedInMatt → ChipBot - LinkedInBen → Website - Working Actor - Calling All Crows - Socials (@BenWhitehair)

    1시간 18분
  4. 057: The Wedding Industry Reality Check: Pricing, Boundaries, and the "Vibe Check" with Carly Rae

    2월 17일

    057: The Wedding Industry Reality Check: Pricing, Boundaries, and the "Vibe Check" with Carly Rae

    Everyone thinks wedding planning is just pretty flowers and cake tasting. In this episode, industry veteran Carly Rae (founder of Carly Rae Weddings & High Noon Floral) joins Anne and Matt to reveal the gritty reality of managing high-stakes events, from "burning" medical records to burning the midnight oil for Hollywood celebrities. Carly breaks down her journey from undercutting the competition to commanding luxury pricing, sharing why "raising your prices" is often a test of nerve rather than value. We discuss the critical role of a "Bridal Concierge" to protect your sanity, why video "vibe checks" are the new standard for hiring vendors, and how to maintain margin without blowing up your business. Whether you’re in events or SaaS, this conversation is a masterclass in evolving your business model before you burn out. 🚨 Stuff You’ll Want to Remember: "I really struggled with my creative identity and someone else's business and their portfolio. So I rebranded it to be High Noon Floral." — Carly"If you're not physically there, then chances are they're upset. It's like the minute you walk out the door... it's like a baby crying." — Carly"There's no nervous, not nervous, they're just stressed... So if you look at it the other way, what if you only win? It's kind of boring." — Matt"I think that’s why I’ve tried to understand you, Matt... because when you say, 'Well, I like to fail and I like struggle,' I am still healing and recovering from a very conditionally formatted home where performance equals love." — Anne📡 Where to Find Us Carly → Carly Rae Weddings - High Noon Floral - InstagramAnne → Fix & Form - LinkedIn Matt → ChipBot - LinkedIn

    1시간 13분

  5. 2월 12일

    056: The Death of the Specialist: Why Your "Time vs. Money" Mindset is Failing

    The duo explores the critical shift from billing for time to billing for impact, with Anne explaining how she now ruthlessly deletes tasks that don't directly serve her top three yearly goals. Matt argues that the job market is evolving into a landscape of "mini venture capitalists," where employees are hired not for a specific role, but to own an outcome entirely using AI tools. The episode wraps with a reality check on perfectionism: you have the right to change your mind personally, but in business, the market—and your revenue growth—are the only things that get to decide if you're right. 🚨 Stuff You’ll Want to Remember: "I measure marketing in a very simple metric. Did revenue grow or not? ... I don't think [AI] made us necessarily better marketers... it just made us fulfill the work that was already required." — Matt 📡 Where to Find Us  Anne → Fix & Form - LinkedIn Matt → ChipBot - LinkedIn

    30분

  6. 2월 10일

    055: Living in the Gray: Why Political Rigidity Kills Business Growth

    Matt and Anne explore the argument that politics is often just a "metagame" that distracts founders from the hard work of building a business. They discuss the dangers of rigidity—suggesting that if you are inflexible in your political beliefs, you are likely inflexible in your business strategy as well. Anne shares her perspective on overcoming a "people-pleaser" mentality to find a middle ground , while Matt breaks down why alienating half your customer base is rarely a winning strategy for survival. 🚨 Stuff You’ll Want to Remember: "The game of business is already really hard... Then you add politics in business and both games are destructive." — Matt📡 Where to Find Us  Anne → Fix & Form - LinkedIn Matt → ChipBot - LinkedIn

    32분

  7. 2월 5일

    054: Changing Rooms: Pivoting to M&A and The Sales Pipeline Reality Check

    Matt and Anne discuss the delicate balance of founder energy and the obligation to "show up" for clients, even when Friday feels like a Sunday. The conversation moves to Anne's strategic pivot with Fix & Form, targeting high-stakes M&A and healthcare companies rather than solopreneurs. Matt identifies a dangerous gap in her focus: prioritizing operations and fundraising over active selling. They break down the sobering timeline of enterprise sales—where "starting today" means getting paid in nine months—and why Anne needs to stop networking in startup circles and start "changing rooms" to find the right decision-makers. 🚨 Stuff You’ll Want to Remember: "I need to change my room. I need to keep talking to people, but the rooms I'm talking to aren't working." — Anne 📡 Where to Find Us  Anne → Fix & Form - LinkedIn Matt → ChipBot - LinkedIn

    1시간 14분

  8. 2월 3일

    053: Avoiding Product Bloat & The "Gun Range" Approach to Content

    In this episode, Matt breaks down the discipline required to manage technical debt, explaining why ChipBot rejects nearly 90% of feature requests to prevent the product from becoming bloated. The conversation shifts to the rapid evolution of AI video, where Matt highlights how open-source models are beginning to challenge restricted platforms like Sora. Finally, Anne and Matt discuss the strategy of "flooding" social media with experimental content, using a gun range analogy to illustrate why "pulling the trigger" repeatedly is the only way to eventually find your target. 🚨 Stuff You’ll Want to Remember: "You got to pull the trigger. And the expectation is you're not going to hit a bullseye. There's no way... But you got to pull the trigger anyway." — Matt📡 Where to Find Us  Anne → Fix & Form - LinkedIn Matt → ChipBot - LinkedIn

    28분
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What really happens when two founders hit record? Welcome to OnlyFounders, the unfiltered podcast where Anne Gillaspie and Matt Lo—two wildly different founders with wildly good chemistry—let you eavesdrop on the conversations that usually happen behind closed doors. From the brand therapist brain of Anne (Fix & Form) to the tech-obsessed mind of Matt (ChipBot), these are the deep dives, off-the-rails riffs, and philosophical rabbit holes that business owners crave but rarely get. Think of it as your morning coffee with two founders who aren’t afraid to disagree, throw a little shade, and get real about the humanity and science of building things that last. Business. Branding. Technology. Psychology. Strategy. Swearing. It’s all on the table. Grab your mug. You’re invited.

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  • 제작진
    Matt Lo & Anne Gillaspie
  • 방송 연도
    2025년 - 2026년
  • 에피소드
    60
  • 등급
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    © 2026 OnlyFounders
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